Table Of Contents - Asus P8H61-M LK R2.0 User Manual

Contents
Safety information ...................................................................................................... vi
About this guide ........................................................................................................ vii
P8H61-M LK R2.0 specifications summary .............................................................. ix
Package contents ....................................................................................................... xi
Product introduction
1.1 Special features ............................................................................................ 1-1
1.1.1 Product highlights ........................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Before you proceed ...................................................................................... 1-4
1.3 Motherboard overview ................................................................................. 1-5
1.3.1 Placement direction ........................................................................ 1-5
1.3.2 Screw holes .................................................................................... 1-5
1.3.3 Motherboard layout ......................................................................... 1-6
1.3.4 Layout contents ............................................................................... 1-6
1.4 Central Processing Unit (CPU) .................................................................... 1-7
1.4.1 Installing the CPU ........................................................................... 1-8
1.4.2 CPU heatsink and fan assembly installation ................................. 1-10
1.5 System memory .......................................................................................... 1-12
1.5.1 Overview ....................................................................................... 1-12
1.5.2 Memory configurations .................................................................. 1-13
1.5.3 Installing a DIMM .......................................................................... 1-16
1.5.4 Removing a DIMM ........................................................................ 1-16
1.6 Expansion slots .......................................................................................... 1-17
1.6.1 Installing an expansion card ......................................................... 1-17
1.6.2 Configuring an expansion card ..................................................... 1-17
1.6.3 PCI Express x1 slot ....................................................................... 1-17
1.6.4 PCI Express x16 slot ..................................................................... 1-17
1.7 Jumpers....................................................................................................... 1-18
1.8 Connectors .................................................................................................. 1-19
1.8.1 Rear panel connectors .................................................................. 1-19
1.8.2 Internal connectors ....................................................................... 1-20
1.9 Software support ........................................................................................ 1-26
1.9.1 Installing an operating system ...................................................... 1-26
1.9.2 Support DVD information .............................................................. 1-26
BIOS information
2.1 Managing and updating your BIOS ............................................................. 2-1
2.1.1 ASUS Update utility ........................................................................ 2-1
2.1.2 ASUS EZ Flash 2 ............................................................................ 2-2
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